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Oklahoma City metropolitan area

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Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area
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Top: Left to Right, Downtown Oklahoma City,
Bell Street Historic District of Shawnee,
Downtown Edmond, Downtown Norman
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Interactive Map of Oklahoma City–
Shawnee, OK CSA
Coordinates: 35°30′N 97°30′W / 35.5°N 97.5°W / 35.5; -97.5
CountryImage United States
StateImage Oklahoma
Principal CityOklahoma City
Secondary Cities - Norman
 - Edmond
 - Moore
 - Midwest City
 - Shawnee
Area
 • Total
6,359 sq mi (16,470 km2)
Population
 (2020 Census)
 • Total
1,425,695
 • Rank41st in the U.S.
 • Density221/sq mi (85.3/km2)
 • CSA Population
1,498,693
 • CSA rank
39th in the U.S.
GDP
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 • Total$100.054 billion (2023)
 • Per capita$70,179 (2023)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codes405, 572

The Oklahoma City metropolitan area is an urban region in Central Oklahoma. It is the largest metropolitan area in the state of Oklahoma and contains the state capital and principal city, Oklahoma City. It is often known as the Oklahoma City Metro (sometimes shortened to simply "the Metro"), or Greater Oklahoma City in addition to the nicknames Oklahoma City itself is known for, such as OKC or "the 405".

Counties in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area include Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, and Oklahoma. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the metropolitan region had a population of 1,425,695, up from 1,083,346 at the 2000 census.

The Micropolitan Statistical Area of Shawnee (in Pottawatomie County) is included in Oklahoma City's Combined Statistical Area (CSA) which brings the area population to 1,498,693.

Communities

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The following are cities and towns in the Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area categorized based on the United States Census Bureau 2025 population estimates.[2] No population estimates are released for census-designated places (CDPs), which are marked with an asterisk (*). These places are categorized based on their 2020 Census population.

Principal City

Places with 100,000 to 200,000 inhabitants

Places with 50,000 to 99,999 inhabitants

Places with 10,000 to 49,999 inhabitants

Places with 1,000 to 9,999 inhabitants

Places with fewer than 1,000 inhabitants

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
190025,915—
191085,232228.9%
1920116,30736.5%
1930221,73890.6%
1940244,15910.1%
1950325,35233.3%
1960511,83357.3%
1970640,88925.2%
1980860,96934.3%
1990958,83911.4%
20001,083,34613.0%
20101,252,98715.7%
20201,425,69513.8%
2025 (est.)1,512,8136.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

Metropolitan Statistical Area

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The Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area includes seven counties in Oklahoma.

County Seat 2025 estimate 2020 census Change Area Density
Oklahoma Oklahoma City 822,125796,292+3.24% 718 sq mi (1,860 km2) 1,145/sq mi (442/km2)
Cleveland Norman 303,973295,528+2.86% 558 sq mi (1,450 km2) 545/sq mi (210/km2)
Canadian El Reno 187,189154,405+21.23% 906 sq mi (2,350 km2) 207/sq mi (80/km2)
Grady Chickasha 59,12854,795+7.91% 1,105 sq mi (2,860 km2) 54/sq mi (21/km2)
Logan Guthrie 55,47349,555+11.94% 749 sq mi (1,940 km2) 74/sq mi (29/km2)
McClain Purcell 49,64741,662+19.17% 580 sq mi (1,500 km2) 86/sq mi (33/km2)
Lincoln Chandler 35,27833,458+5.44% 966 sq mi (2,500 km2) 37/sq mi (14/km2)
Total 1,512,8131,425,695+6.11% 5,582 sq mi (14,460 km2) 271/sq mi (105/km2)

Combined Statistical Area

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The Oklahoma City–Shawnee, OK Combined Statistical Area is made up of eight counties in Oklahoma. The statistical area includes the Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Shawnee, OK Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Statistical Area 2025 Estimate 2020 Census Change Area Density
Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area 1,512,8131,425,695+6.11% 5,582 sq mi (14,460 km2) 271/sq mi (105/km2)
Shawnee, OK Micropolitan Statistical Area 75,10272,454+3.65% 793 sq mi (2,050 km2) 95/sq mi (37/km2)
Total 1,587,9151,498,149+5.99% 6,375 sq mi (16,510 km2) 249/sq mi (96/km2)

The Oklahoma City metropolitan area, being the state's principal and largest metropolitan statistical area, had a population of 1,425,695 at the 2020 census, up from 1,252,987 in 2010; the 2021 American Community Survey estimated its population increased to 1,441,647.[3] With a 2021 median age of 36.1, the sex ratio was 51% female and 49% male.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010, its racial and ethnic makeup was 67.4% non-Hispanic white, 10.4% African American, 4.1% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.5% from other races or ethnicities, 5.2% multiracial, and 11.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race. During the 2021 American Community Survey, its racial and ethnic makeup was 62% white, 10% African American, 3% Native American, 3% Asian, 1% other, 8% multiracial, and 14% Hispanic or Latino of any race.[3]

In 2021, there were an estimated 565,309 households with an average of 2.5 persons per household; among them, 61% were married-couples and 18% were non-family households. Approximately 51% of its population was married. Of its 615,726 housing units at the census estimates, 92% were occupied and 64% were owner-occupied. An estimated 32% of its housing units were constructed since 2017, reflecting the metropolitan population growth.[3] There was a median owner-occupied value of $190,800 and 36% of its units ranged from $100–200,000, while 17% were valued at under $100,000.

As of 2016, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the median household income in the MSA was $55,065, and the median family income was $68,797. The per capita income for the MSA in 2015 was $27,316. For the population age 25 years and over, 88.4% was a high school graduate for higher, and 29.8% had a bachelor's degree or higher. By the 2021 ACS census estimates, its median household income increased to $61,815; 40% of the population made under $50,000 while 32% made from $50–100,000 annually.[3] The metropolis had a per capita income of $32,703. Among the population economically, 14.5% of its population lived at or below the poverty line. According to Forbes, its cost of living was 6% below the national average.[4]

Religiously and spiritually, the Association of Religion Data Archives in 2020 reported that the Southern Baptist Convention was the metropolitan area's largest Christian tradition with 213,008 members, Christianity being the area's predominant religion. Non/interdenominational Protestants were the second largest tradition with 195,158 members. The Roman Catholic Church claimed 142,491 adherents throughout the metropolitan region and Pentecostals within the Assemblies of God USA numbered 48,470.[5] The remainder of Christians in the area held to predominantly Evangelical Christian beliefs in numerous evangelical Protestant denominations. Outside of Christendom, there were 4,230 practitioners of Hinduism and 2,078 Mahayana Buddhists. An estimated 8,904 residents practiced Islam during this study, making it the second-largest religion in the area.[5]

Economy

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The metropolitan region has, since the 21st century, grown into a diversified economy.[4][6][7] Its diverse economy has been primarily stimulated by oil and natural gas, fast food, retail, banking, telecommunications, and technology companies. Notable companies with a large presence in the area include,

Education

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Notable colleges and universities in the Oklahoma City metro include,

Sports

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Team Sport League Stadium
Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball National Basketball Association Paycom Center
Oklahoma City Blue Basketball NBA G League
Oklahoma City Comets Baseball Pacific Coast League Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
Oklahoma City Energy Men's soccer USL Championship (Division 2) Taft Stadium
Oklahoma City Football Club Women's soccer Women's Premier Soccer League Stars Field

Transportation

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Major airports

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Major highways

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Mass transit

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Campus mass transportation

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Notes

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  1. ↑ Oklahoma City lies in four counties – Canadian, Cleveland, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie. Most of the city is in Oklahoma County with portions extending into the neighboring counties. The portion of Oklahoma City in Pottawatomie County is part of the Shawnee, OK Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Canadian, Cleveland, and Oklahoma County portions are part of the Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area.

References

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  1. ↑ "Total Gross Domestic Product for Oklahoma City, OK (MSA)". Federal Reserve Economic Data. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
  2. ↑ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025". US Census Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Census profile: Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Oklahoma City, OK". Forbes. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  5. 1 2 "Maps and data files for 2020 | U.S. Religion Census | Religious Statistics & Demographics". www.usreligioncensus.org. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Strong job growth projected for OKC metro in 2022". VeloCityOKC. Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Oklahoma Economic Indicators" (PDF). Oklahoma.gov.
  8. ↑ "EMBARK Norman". embarkok.com. Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Campus Area Rapid Transit". Campus Area Rapid Transit. University of Oklahoma. Retrieved February 7, 2021.

35°30′N 97°30′W / 35.500°N 97.500°W / 35.500; -97.500

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